Vol. 27 No. 1 January, 1944 BRIEF Keep Them Guessing -- Col. Bruce K. Hollowoy 7 An outstinding fighter pilot discusses our tactics against the enemy over China Beach Party -- Maj. Charles D. Frazer 9 Training in England for the assault on Europe closely simulates the real thing. Atlantic Crossing in a JU-88 -- Maj. Warner E. Newby 12 How two AAF officers flew a 'gift' from Hitler across the South Atlantic. Night Fighters -- Lieut. Col. Winston W. Kraiz 17 Veterans of the air war over Britain train our night fighter squadrons for combat. Mediterranean Action in a P-38 -- Lieut. Frederic L. Kohn 20 A fighter pilot relates his experiences with words and illustrations. Mississippi Guadalcanal -- Cpl. Carl Happel 22 This bivouac area in many respects is more rugged than the South Pacific island. Survival a La King -- Maj. George W. Humbrecht 25 A forced landing was nothing short of a holiday for this recon pilot in Africa. AAF Bombers Around the World 28 Photographic roundup of our bombing activities in the combat theatres. The Principles of War -- Brig. Gen. Ralph F. Stearley 30 A study of the lessons learned in air combat and their relation to fundamentals of war. Organization Chart of the Army Air Forces 32 'Winged Victory' -- Cpl. Mark Murphy 36 The AAF's stage production by Moss Hart has the New York critics scrounging for superlatives. Sweating 'Em Out -- O/C Roswell G. Hom, Jr. 40 How an armorer feels wl-sen his figliter plane is on a combat mission. 'Blocking Back' in a P-47 -- Capt. Arthur Gordon 44 Teamwork was this fighter pilot's big gun in settling an old score with the Luftwaffe. 'She Wears a Pair of Silver Wings' -- Charlotte Knight 49 Our Women's Airforce Service Pilots have earned their place in the cockpits of AAF planes. Ingenuity in Artificial Respiration -- Dr. Peter V. Karpovich 60 A valuable lesson in life-saving under adverse conditions. DEPARTMENTS Cross Country 1 Roll of Honor 34 On The Combat Line 33 Inspection 42 On The Line 46 Flying Safety 52 Technique 54 Air Force Quiz 59 This Is Your Enemy 61 ------------------------ Vol. 27 No. 2 February, 1944 BRIEF New Trigger-nometry 6 To the hard-pressed flexible gunner, mathematical experts offer a substantial contribution known as 'position firing.' Why That Target? -- Capt. Lufher Davis 10 Maybe your target does look like just a 'dinky little bridge,' but don't undersell it. Strafe-Bombing Pays Dividends in the South Pacific I — How It Wrecks Enemy Airdromes -- Col. Donald P. Hall 12 II — How It Blasts Jap Shipping -- Lee Van Atta 13 Whether appraised by a newspaperman or a participating group commander, the answer IS the same: it works. Filming the Air War -- Capt. Carl Dreher 17 From combat cameramen in all theatres, the AAF gets the war in panorama. One Man Crew -- Capt. Robert V. Guelich 22 In addition to otlier duties, a quick-witted technical sergeant suddenly becomes gunner, flight engineer and pilot. Guides Along the Icy Airways -- Col. Ivan L. Farman 25 How AACS talks airplanes across the North Atlantic Route from Newfoundland to JEnghmd, most travelled airway in the world. 'Joe Dope' 28 Introducing an engaging character — fictitious, thank heaven — with some advice on ordnance items. Mascots in the AAF 32 A pictorial roundup of the furred and feathered friends our units have adopted around the globe. Those 'Screaming' Invaders -- Sgt. Arthur W. Everett, Jr. 35 The trademark of A-36 groups in the Mediterranean theatre is split-second timing and dead-center accuracy. The Cadet Wives League 37 Looking for a place to live? A job for the wife? Medical assistance? See the Cadet Wives League. Our Air Wacs -- Charlotte Knight 42 With mutual admiration, Wacs are doing 200 different jobs for the AAF; 46,000 more Air Wacs are needed. Aviation Engineers Overseas -- Brig. Gen. S. C. Godfrey 49 After a 45,000-mile inspection tour, the Air Engineer appraises the work of airdrome builders in seven theatres. Gallery of Fighters -- Maj. Charles D. Frazer 57 The story of a P-47 group with a distinguished record of bringing the 'big friends' home. Skip Bombing With Logs -- Lieut. Reginald Hayes 60 With logs for bombs and steel drums for target ships, an ingenious squadron overcomes a shortage of training materials. DEPARTMENTS Cross Country 1 This Is Your Enemy 8 Inspection 30 Flying Safety 38 Air Force Quiz 40 On The Line 44 Roll of Honor 46 Technique 52 Training Aids 54 ------------------------ Vol. 27 No. 3 March, 1944 BRIEF Our Jet Propelled Fighter -- Capt. Ezra Kotcher 6 The development of Jet propulsion and its future influence on the design and performance of our aircraft. Central Pacific Offensive 9 A performance roundup on the 7th Air Force; how it serves as the strategic air arm in combined operations auainst the Jap. So You Think The Germans Are Giving Up! -- Col. John ft. Kane 14 We're beating the Nazis but their airmen still think they are going to win. Don't help them with overconfidence. Hell-Bent for Weather -- Capt. Howard J. Simpson 17 A taste of combat in Sicily and Italy with Mobile Weather Unit No. 7 and a jeep named Soozie. Combat Laboratory 20 From oxygen masks to bomber formations — nearly everything in the AAF is the business of the Army Air Forces Board. The Gadget Did the Trick -- Lieut. Col. W. R. Stark 22 How the heavy bomber boys in India learned to rely on their auto-pilots for precision bombing. When to Use the 'Benzedrine Alert' -- Maj. Gen. D N. W. Grant 25 A word of advice from the Air Surgeon on the use of a most important drug in operations involving excessive fatigue. No Boyer. Very Little Lamarr -- Capt. George Bradshaw 28 Those dreams of babes and romance in Algiers will vanish into smelly air when you tour the grounds. Combat Life With the Escorts 32 A little beer and a little mud go right along with day-to-day operations for a P-38 squadron in England — a picture story. Servicing Our Air Assault on Europe -- Brig. Gen. H. J. Knerr 35 The 5th Air Force Service Command keeps pace with the fast-moving air war over Europe. The National Association of Air Forces Women 42 Women's volunteer groups in the AAF unite to formulate a present and post-war welfare program. Conquerors of the Hump -- Capt. Robert V. Guelich 57 The increasing tempo of 11th Air Force operations tells the success story of ATC's India-China Wing. DEPARTMENTS Cross Country 1 Air Force Quiz 19 Flying Safety 30 Roll of Honor 38 Inspection 44 Technique 46 On Ihe Line 50 Training Aids 52 This is Your Enemy 60 Digitized by http://www.afhso.af.mil/ 

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